Vitamix A2300 vs Venturist V1200: Which Blender Is Better? - RTINGS.com

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Vitamix A2300

Vitamix Venturist V1200

Tested using Methodology v1.0

Updated Oct 21, 2024 01:32 PM

Tested using Methodology v1.0

Updated Apr 23, 2025 05:35 PM

Vitamix A2300 Picture

Vitamix Venturist V1200 Picture

Blender Type Full Size Blender

Power 1,640 W

Hot Blending Yes

Blender Type Full Size Blender

Power 1,440 W

Hot Blending Yes

Our Verdict

Vitamix A2300

Vitamix Venturist V1200

The Vitamix Venturist V1200 is a little better than the Vitamix A2300. The main thing that sets the Venturist apart is its two additional jars, a 20-ounce personal jar and an 8-ounce cup for very small batches. Both models do a fantastic job with small batches of fibrous ingredients, but the Venturist's personal jar and matching lid make it easy to take a smoothie to go. It's also better built, is a little easier to use for thick recipes like nut butter, and has a programmable timer. That said, the A2300 is quieter.

Variants

A2300 (Black)
A2300 SmartPrep Kitchen System (Black)
A2300 (Red)
A2300 (Slate)
A2300 (White)

Venturist V1200 (Black)
Venturist V1200 (Gray)
Venturist V1200 (Red)
Venturist V1200 (Slate)
Venturist V1200 (White)

Review

See Vitamix A2300 Review

See Vitamix Venturist V1200 Review

Check Price

Black

A2300

Black

Venturist V1200

Black

A2300 SmartPrep Kitchen System

Red

Venturist V1200

Red

A2300

Slate

Venturist V1200

Slate

A2300

White

Venturist V1200

White

A2300

Gray

Venturist V1200

Main Differences for

Multi-Purpose

Threshold

0.10

Multi-Purpose

9.1

9.1

No major differences between these blenders for multi-purpose. See full list of tests below.

Full Comparison

Multi-Purpose

9.1

9.1

Smoothies (Single Serving)

8.9

8.5

Smoothies (Multiple Servings)

9.4

9.3

Ice Crushing

9.4

9.5

Soups

9.5

9.5

Professional Use

9.1

9.3

Design

Dimensions

Blender Type

Full Size Blender

Full Size Blender

Box Picture

Vitamix A2300 Box Picture

Vitamix Venturist V1200 Box Picture

Height

17.0" (43.3 cm)

17.3" (44.0 cm)

Width

7.8" (19.9 cm)

9.8" (25.0 cm)

Depth

10.8" (27.5 cm)

7.9" (20.0 cm)

Weight

12.0 lbs (5.4 kg)

11.7 lbs (5.3 kg)

Shaft Length (Immersion Blenders)

N/A

N/A

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Build Quality

9.0

9.5

Build Quality Picture

Vitamix A2300 Build Quality Picture

Vitamix Venturist V1200 Build Quality Picture

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Jar Capacity

9.0

9.0

Main Jar Capacity

64.0 oz (1,893 ml)

64.0 oz (1,893 ml)

Additional Jar Capacity

N/A

20.0 oz (591 ml)

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Jar/Beaker Materials

Jar Picture

Vitamix A2300 Jar Picture

Vitamix Venturist V1200 Jar Picture

Optional Jar Picture

Vitamix A2300 Optional Jar Picture

Vitamix Venturist V1200 Optional Jar Picture

Jar/Beaker Material

BPA-Free Plastic

BPA-Free Plastic

Dishwasher Safe

Yes

Yes

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Blades

Blades Picture

Vitamix A2300 Blades Picture

Vitamix Venturist V1200 Blades Picture

Blade Type

Sharp

Sharp

Blade Count

4

4

Removable

No

No

Dishwasher Safe

Yes

Yes

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Lid

Lid Picture

Vitamix A2300 Lid Picture

Vitamix Venturist V1200 Lid Picture

Two-Part Lid

Yes

Yes

Lid Closing Type

Friction

Friction

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Power Cord

Cable Picture

Vitamix A2300 Cable Picture

Vitamix Venturist V1200 Cable Picture

Stow-Away Compartment

Yes

Yes

Cord Length

4.1 ft (1.2 m)

4.1 ft (1.2 m)

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In The Box

Bundle Picture

Vitamix A2300 Bundle Picture

Vitamix Venturist V1200 Bundle Picture

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Performance

Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches)

9.3

8.8

Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Photo

Vitamix A2300 Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Photo

Vitamix Venturist V1200 Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Photo

Jar Used

Main Jar

Main Jar

Fibrous Ingredients (Small Batches) Video

Fibrous Ingredients Processing

6.5

6.0

Fibrous Ingredients Texture

10

9.5

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Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity)

9.7

9.5

Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Photo

Vitamix A2300 Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Photo

Vitamix Venturist V1200 Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Photo

Fibrous Ingredients (Full Capacity) Video

Jar Used

Main Jar

Main Jar

Fibrous Ingredients Processing

8.5

7.5

Fibrous Ingredients Texture

10

10

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Crushed Ice

9.6

9.7

Crushed Ice Photo

Vitamix A2300 Crushed Ice Photo

Vitamix Venturist V1200 Crushed Ice Photo

Crushed Ice Video

Crushed Ice Preparation

8.5

9.0

Crushed Ice Texture

10

10

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Nut Butter

8.9

9.1

Nut Butter Picture

Vitamix A2300 Nut Butter Picture

Vitamix Venturist V1200 Nut Butter Picture

Nut Butter Video

Nut Butter Preparation

8.0

8.5

Nut Butter Texture

9.5

9.5

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Noise

6.7

5.8

Noise @ Max Speed

94.9 dB

97.7 dB

Noise Video

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Blade Speed

Min Speed

1,400 RPM

1,400 RPM

Power

1,640 W

1,440 W

Max Speed

22,400 RPM

22,500 RPM

Speed Adjustment Based On Jar Type

Yes

No

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Ease Of Use

Controls And Programs

Control Panel

Vitamix A2300 Control Panel

Vitamix Venturist V1200 Control Panel

On/Off Switch

Yes

Yes

Speed Presets

0

0

Hot Blending

Yes

Yes

Speed Dial

Yes

Yes

Pulse/Turbo Mode

Yes

Yes

Programs

0

0

Blending Time Indicator

Yes

Yes

Programmable Timer

No

Yes

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Cleaning

7.5

7.5

Self-Cleaning Video

Cleaning Video

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Check Price

Black

A2300

Black

Venturist V1200

Black

A2300 SmartPrep Kitchen System

Red

Venturist V1200

Red

A2300

Slate

Venturist V1200

Slate

A2300

White

Venturist V1200

White

A2300

Gray

Venturist V1200

Vitamix A2300

Vitamix Venturist V1200

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